When He Saw Her Getting Of The Bus
Robbie Williams · Other Songs - Robbie Williams
Her face was older, just a little rough
But her eyes were still so clear
He drank his coffee and he hurried out
Across before she walked away
Then he approached her like a little child
Too scared for what he had to say
"Hello, Louise,
Remember me?
Now should we part
Or stay awhile?
As if we were still lovers"
She took a moment just to recognise the man she'd known so well before
And as he started to apologise
Lose any bitterness she bore
She gently put her finger on his lips
To let him know she understood
And with her suitcase standing on the floor
Embraced him like a lover would
He told louise
"You look so good
It's just you see
You make me feel
As if we were still lovers"
It's not always true that time heals all wounds
There are wounds that you don't wanna heal
The memories of something really good
Something truly real, that you never found again
And though they talked for just a little time
Before she said she had to go
He saw the meeting as a tiny sign
That told him all he had to know
And so Louise
Waved from the bus
And as she left
She gave that smile
When He Saw Her Getting Of The Bus
Recorded in 1997, this track stands as a pivotal moment in Robbie Williams' early solo career, marking his transition from the pop-rock energy of Take That to a more mature, soul-inflected sound. Released on the album *Swing When You're Winning*, the song blends R&B influences with Williams' signature vocal power, establishing a new sonic direction that would define his subsequent work. The recording captures a specific emotional narrative, focusing on the quiet tension of a moment before a departure, rather than overt drama. It remains a staple of his discography, often cited as evidence of his ability to evolve beyond his boy-band origins while retaining the anthemic quality that made him a global icon. The track's enduring popularity highlights its role in shaping the modern pop landscape of the late 1990s.